England · Council tax 2026/27
Oxford City Council council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Oxford for 2026/27 is £2,678.40 a year — about £223.20 a month over 12 instalments.
Charts
Up 25.7% across 6 years (2021/22 to 2026/27). Source: MHCLG live tables, Band D area council tax (OGL).
Band D (the benchmark) highlighted. Hover any band for the annual and monthly figure.
All bands, 2026/27
| Band | 2025/26 | 2026/27 | Change | Monthly (÷12) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Band A | £1,704.79 | £1,785.60 | +4.74% | £148.80 |
| Band B | £1,988.92 | £2,083.20 | +4.74% | £173.60 |
| Band C | £2,273.06 | £2,380.80 | +4.74% | £198.40 |
| Band D | £2,557.19 | £2,678.40 | +4.74% | £223.20 |
| Band E | £3,125.45 | £3,273.60 | +4.74% | £272.80 |
| Band F | £3,693.72 | £3,868.80 | +4.74% | £322.40 |
| Band G | £4,261.98 | £4,464.00 | +4.74% | £372.00 |
| Band H | £5,114.38 | £5,356.80 | +4.74% | £446.40 |
Unparished-area figures (most of Oxford). 4 parishes more, e.g. Old Marston 2707.79
County element includes ASC; not itemised
City element +3.00% stated; total-bill YoY not published. Headline standardised to MHCLG official total-bill Band D for cross-council consistency.
Source
Oxford Council Tax charges by property band 2026-27
Read directly from the council's own page, verified 2026-06-10. Figure includes: Total Band D bill incl. all precepts (council, adult social care, police, fire, and average parish where applicable)..
Oxford area profile
Population: ONS mid-2025 estimates (OGL). Average house price: HM Land Registry UK HPI (OGL) (01/07/2026).
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Frequently asked
How much is council tax in Oxford in 2026/27?+
Band D council tax in Oxford for 2026/27 is £2,678.40 per year, which works out at about £223.20 per month over 12 instalments.
What are all the council tax bands in Oxford for 2026/27?+
The full 2026/27 charges in Oxford are: Band A £1,785.60, Band B £2,083.20, Band C £2,380.80, Band D £2,678.40, Band E £3,273.60, Band F £3,868.80, Band G £4,464.00, Band H £5,356.80.
How much is Band A council tax in Oxford?+
Band A — the lowest band costs £1,785.60 in Oxford for 2026/27 — about £148.80 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band B council tax in Oxford?+
Band B costs £2,083.20 in Oxford for 2026/27 — about £173.60 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band C council tax in Oxford?+
Band C costs £2,380.80 in Oxford for 2026/27 — about £198.40 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band D council tax in Oxford?+
Band D costs £2,678.40 in Oxford for 2026/27 — about £223.20 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band E council tax in Oxford?+
Band E costs £3,273.60 in Oxford for 2026/27 — about £272.80 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band F council tax in Oxford?+
Band F costs £3,868.80 in Oxford for 2026/27 — about £322.40 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band G council tax in Oxford?+
Band G costs £4,464.00 in Oxford for 2026/27 — about £372.00 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band H council tax in Oxford?+
Band H — the highest band costs £5,356.80 in Oxford for 2026/27 — about £446.40 per month over 12 instalments.
Did council tax go up in Oxford for 2026/27?+
Yes — the headline charge in Oxford changed by +4.74% compared with 2025/26.
What does the Oxford council tax figure include?+
As presented by the council, the figure includes: Total Band D bill incl. all precepts (council, adult social care, police, fire, and average parish where applicable)..
Can I pay less council tax in Oxford?+
Possibly. If you are the only counted adult in your home you get a 25% single person discount; full-time student households are exempt; adapted homes qualify for a disability band reduction; and every council runs a means-tested Council Tax Reduction scheme. See CouncilData's discounts and exemptions guide for details.
How do I challenge my council tax band in Oxford?+
You challenge through the Valuation Office Agency (VOA); it is free. Check neighbouring homes' bands and estimate your home's 1991 value first — CouncilData's guide to challenging your band explains the steps.
Where does this Oxford council tax data come from?+
Directly from the council's own published page ("Oxford Council Tax charges by property band 2026-27"), read and independently re-checked on 2026-06-10. Every CouncilData record carries a source URL, a verified date, and passes arithmetic checks against statutory band ratios. Free to reuse with attribution (CC BY 4.0).
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Cite this page: CouncilData, “Oxford City Council council tax 2026/27”, https://councildata.co.uk/council-tax/oxford/ — free to reuse with attribution (CC BY 4.0). Figures verified against the council's own published page.